About
Phleum bertolonii, the smaller cat's tail, is a compact, tufted, perennial grass with narrow leaves and cylindrical, dense, grey-green flower spikes in summer. A rewarding native grass for a wildflower meadow or sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Phleum, the cat's tail grasses, are annual or perennial grasses with narrow leaves and dense, cylindrical flower spikes. Some species are important forage crops; others are ornamental plants for meadows and borders.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.